Providing Service While Promoting Safety
Free Tips & Training to Avoid Mask Confrontations Indoor and outdoor mask mandates have been reinstated and, unfortunately, mask compliance incidents are on the rise. Providing good service and keeping guests and your team safe may be especially challenging once again. The Oregon Hospitality Foundation, which…
Breaking News: Washington County Board of Commissioners Adopts Rules to Enforce Mask Mandate
Board of County Commissioners approve local enforcement of statewide mask mandate On August 24, 2021, the Washington County Board of Commissioners, acting in their role as Local Public Health Authority for Washington County, unanimously agreed to enact a new rule authorizing County Health and…
Hotel Performance: August 15-21, 2021
During the week of August 15-21, Washington County’s hotels experienced a slight dip in performance. Overall, average occupancy (OCC) for the week was 73.6% and the average daily rate (ADR) was $124.89. The trend of higher levels of occupancy and higher rates during the…
Statewide Outdoor Mask Requirements
Governor Kate Brown Announces Statewide Outdoor Mask Requirements With COVID-19 rapidly spreading, masks help stop spread of the Delta variant (Salem, OR, August 24, 2021) — Governor Kate Brown today announced new statewide outdoor mask requirements to help stop the spread of the highly…
Hotel Performance: August 8-14, 2021
Washington County hotels continue to see occupancy levels in the 80 percentile Thursday through Saturday, while midweek performance ranges from 60%-76%. Average daily room rates (ADR) are also rebounding. The average weekend rate is $130+ and midweek rates average in the $120+ range. The…
Hotel Performance: July 2021
Washington County’s hotels continue to rebound from 2020’s low occupancy and average daily rates. According to STR, occupancy (OCC) levels for the month of July are up by 64.7% to 72.9% occupancy when compared to the same month one year ago. Average daily room…
New Statewide Mask Requirements Issued by Gov. Kate Brown
Oregon Indoor Mask Requirement, effective Friday, August 13 Goal of indoor mask requirement is to limit the spread of the Delta variant as much as possible indoors, where COVID-19 spreads more easily. The requirement works in combination with efforts to encourage more Oregonians to…
Hotel Performance: August 1-7, 2021
Hotel occupancy (OCC) and average daily room rates (ADR) in Washington County continue to remain steady. Throughout the summer months, weekend occupancy outpaces weekday occupancy as hotels are seeing more leisure travelers than business travelers.
Washington County Cooling Centers – UPDATED
In anticipation of the upcoming heat wave, Washington County is opening cooling center locations August 11-14, 2021 (see map >>>). Two pet-friendly locations are available: St. Anthony’s Church in Tigard and the Hillsboro Civic Center. Hot Weather Resources: Hot weather web page (English/Spanish) Map of…